Definitions for "Grand jury"
A special jury that decides whether there is enough criminal evidence against a person to formally charge him or her in court.
A group of citizens that is charged with the decision of whether there is enough evidence to justify a criminal suit.
A group of peers selected to decide whether or not there is enough evidence to bring a case to trial. It tends to be a rubber stamp, because only the prosecutor gets to present evidence, but that hasn't prevented some from blocking bad prosecution.
an archaic tool of the US government used to harass and intimidate activists in an attempt to dismantle political movements
a body consisting of not less than sixteen nor more than twenty-three persons, impaneled by a superior court and constituting a part of such court
an awesome weapon - it can go all sorts of places, wielding its subpoena power
a completely unconstitutional, antiquated legal body where your rights are completely gone
a type of common law common-law forms a major part of the law of many countries, especially those with a history as British territories or colonies
Keywords:  clause
Grandfather Clause
Keywords:  seven, panel, members, community
a panel of seven community members
Keywords:  poker, fours, three, player, hand
A player whose poker hand consists of three fours.
Keywords:  proceeding, sided, one
a one-sided proceeding
Keywords:  official, body
an official body